Mascarpone Orecchiette with Italian Sausage
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Serves: 4
 
Ingredients
  • 1 lb Orechiette pasta
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 4-5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 Italian sausages, casings removed
  • 1 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
  • ½ tsp ground parsley
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (more if you like spice)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp fresh ground pepper
  • 1 cup pasta water
  • 1 - 8 oz container Mascarpone cheese
  • fresh Parmesan to top
Instructions
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Once cooked drain, but reserved 1 cup of water.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat add olive oil.
  3. Once hot add onion. Saute a few minutes.
  4. Add garlic and saute 1 more.
  5. Add sausage and cook through, breaking up with spatula. About 10 minutes.
  6. Add beans and oregano. Stir to incorporate and cook a couple minutes.
  7. Add spices and cook a couple more.
  8. Pour in pasta water and stir well.
  9. Add cheese and stir until incorporated and creamy.
  10. Pour in cooked pasta and mix until all ingredients are combined.
  11. Plate and top with fresh Parm.
Recipe by Cuisine & Cocktails at https://www.cuisineandcocktails.com/mascarpone-orecchiette-with-italian-sausage/